Since ancient times, the human race has always remained in awe of precious metals. The craze has not diminished even in the present day. Yet, unlike the olden days, now, some collect rare jewels and design for their collection, while others buy jewelry only for prestige and resale value. Be it a family function, marriage or new home, in many communities, it has always been a tradition to buy jewelry laden with expensive gems. This blog focuses on the famous jewelry brands in the world. Their names come to the fore when billionaires and millionaires want to buy a precious ornament for a family function or add to their collection. Without waiting a moment, let us get started on the world’s famous jewelry brands.
The human race is abundant with love and romantic stories. Love & romance are always interlinked with jewelry. History is bound with names of famous jewels such as:
- Star of Asia
- The Hope Diamond
- The Koh-i-noor Diamond
- The Cullinan Diamond
- The Pink Star and more.
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These jewels are in world-famous museums and famous antique dealers’ houses. The super-rich and celebrities prefer wearing expensive jewelry as a status symbol. You are reading the first blog on jewelry brands in the globe.
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1.Tiffany & Co
This jewelry brand has the honor of being in existence since the 19th century. Tiffany & Co., was established in 1837. It has passed 185 years of milestones. Today, it’s very name spells respect for the expensive jewels and excellent craftsmanship. Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany, the man who earned the nickname “The Diamond Kings” from the Press for his brand. He designed the engagement ring (Tiffany Setting) in 1886 that has acquired cult status.
Some of the classic jewels from the reputed Tiffany House are the
- Blue Box
- The Tiffany Diamond
- Return to Tiffany Heart Tag Pendant
- The Tiffany Lock Bangle
- Tiffany T Wire Ring
- that made the mark on a global scale.
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2. BVLGARI
Sotirio Bvlgari established BVLGARI in 1884. This Italian luxury house also designs popular watches, leather goods and fragrances. In 2011, the French conglomerate LVMH acquired the house.
BVLGARI stands apart from the crowd by its jewelry designs. Today, the BVLGARI watches/jewelry have new, enchanting designs. The R&D team experiments with new patterns that have become the target audience’s favorite.
The famous names from BVGARI are the
- BVLGARI Serpenti watches
- Divas’ Dream Earrings
- B.Zero1 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
- B.zero1 Ring
- BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond Earrings
- VS1 Pear Shape Diamonds
- Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Snake Coil Ring.
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3. Van Cleef & Arpels
Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels established the Van Cleef & Arpels brand in 1906 (Paris). , The jewelry ornaments have got international recognition from celebrities (actors and royal families). It was in 1968, that the House designed the Alhambra long necklace which acquired cult status. They then associated themselves with George Balanchine (New York City Ballet’s co-founder). A ballet (three acts – Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds) by name, Jewels debuted in April 1967.
They had gained international recognition in 1967. This was during the coronation of Empress Farah Pahlavi (Iran). The House created earrings, necklace and crown for the Royal Family members.
Other Notable Jewels from the stable –
- Mystery Set
- Flowerlace ring
- Snowflake necklace
- Folie des Prés High Jewelry collection
- Lucky Animals Collection
- Fauna Collection
- Zodiac collection
- and classic high jewelry collection.
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The other notable jewelry that got international recognition are
- Wedding bands
- Solitaires
- Engagement rings
- and diamond sets.
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4. Chopard
Switzerland is famous not only for its luxury brand watches, but also for its jewelry. The founder of this brand, Louis-Ulysse Chopard, established this luxury house in 1860. The Scheufele family acquired the business from 1963.
Chopard achieved international recognition by becoming Cannes Film Festival’s Official Partner. Hollywood actresses (Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman) wore Chopard jewelry during film festivals. The other actresses who have worn the collections are –
- Charlize Theron
- Cate Blanchett
- Julianne Moore
- Sharon Stone
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Hilary Swank
- Marion Cotillard
- Léa Seydoux
- Penélope Cruz
- Scarlett Johansson
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Freida Pinto
- Fan Bing Bing
- Zhang Ziyi
- Isabelle Huppert
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Famous Model Collection:
- The Happy Clown
- Animal-themed Haute Joaillerie Animal World collection
- Happy Hearts bracelet
- My Happy Hearts
- Ice Cube Rings.
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5. Harry Winston
The founder of this House is Harry Winston. His biography is a rags-to-riches story. He made his beginnings from a modest jewelry shop (his father’s) and established his empire. It is with patience and gusto, that he acquired antique diamonds. Example – The Hope Diamond, Jonker Diamond and more. It is in 1932 that the Press started calling him the “King of Diamonds.” He began manufacturing jewelry under his name – Harry Winston. His expertise spanned across other gems. Example – colorless stones, sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Famous Models:
- The Sunflower Collection (Diamond – ear rings, rings and pendant)
- Lily Cluster Collection (The Floral Pattern – Diamond – Ear Rings, Pendant (Large & Small).
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The other famous collections are:
- MARVELOUS CREATIONS COLLECTION
- MAJESTIC ESCAPES COLLECTION
- ROYAL ADORNMENTS COLLECTION
- LEGACY COLLECTION.
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6. Buccellati
Buccellati was established in 1919. The brand has succeeded in reviving techniques as per the ancient tradition. The design, as per the founder, Mario Buccellati from Italy, called the “Prince of Goldsmiths” dates back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. In addition to jewelry collections, they are also known for their watches and silverware.
Their famous collection:
- MOSAICO Collection
- IL GIARDINO DI BUCCELLATI Collection
- UNICA Collection
- OPERA HIGH JEWELLERY Collection
- BUCCELLATI-CUT DIAMOND
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The other jewelry for which Buccellati are famous is –
- Premium Band Rings
- Cocktail Rings
- Vintage Collection (Rings, Bracelet, Ear Rings, Brooch, Pendant)
- Necklaces
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7. Boucheron
The founder, Frédéric Boucheron came from a family of cloth merchants. He established his identity in the jewelry industry with his new designs. Having worked with the remarkable jewel companies of his time, he reinvented the fashion style in jewelry with new style creations and gave customers’ valuable advice. He took time to put together a team of skilled artisans and jewelers.
He introduced rare combinations of hard stones, wood, gold, rock crystal and diamonds in his designs.
At present, the two persons who are responsible for making Boucheron jewelry one of the sought-after global brands are:
- Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, Chief Executive Officer
- Claire Choisne, Creative Director
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Famous Collections:
- CARTE BLANCHE COLLECTION 2024 – OR BLEU
- MORE IS MORE CARTE BLANCHE COLLECTION – 2023
- CARTE BLANCHE COLLECTION 2022 – AILLEURS
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Conclusion
“First impression makes the Best Impression” – These days, donning luxury jewelry portrays a symbol of elegance and status. It may be a necklace, a bracelet or a ring, but jewelry brand collections always set the benchmark for opulence. We have covered a few names on the first list of blogs on the world’s famous jewelry brands. In the next edition of World’s Famous Jewelry Brands, we will focus on the other global brands.
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